Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Dianne Robins
Feb 14, 2013
Dianne Robins, age 70 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013. She was born in Hampton, Virginia July 26, 1942 and moved to Knoxville in 1976. Member of Christ United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Alpha and Jack DeShazor; brother, Bill DeShazor. Survived by husband, Charles Robins; children, Cheryl (Ray) Mills, Mike (Diane) Robins, Jay (Candace) Robins,...
Willie Louise Wise
Feb 14, 2013
Willie Louise Tippens Wise, age 96, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born on May 5, 1916 in Marble Hill, GA. She was saved and baptized at Euclid Avenue Baptist Church and was currently a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Old Knoxville High School and had worked...
Mary Daniels
Feb 13, 2013
Mary Daniels, age 77 of Corryton, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, Corryton. Preceded in death by parents, Zack and Hazel Henry; brothers Roy and George Henry. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Cheryl Daniels; daughter and son-in-law, Angie and Stacy McCarter; grandchildren, Chaston Needham, Amber McCarter, Kaylee McCarter; brothers,...
Billy J. Simmons
Feb 13, 2013
Simmons, Sr., Billy J., age 72 of Washburn, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at his home surrounded by loving friends and family. Retired from Knox County Juvenile Detention Center and lived his life as an avid hunter. He was a member of Johnson’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents,...
Roy J. Henry
Feb 10, 2013
Roy J. Henry, 83, passed away Feb. 10, 2013 at his home in Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife, Gertie Henry, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, 4 children, several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and 3 step children. Service 2 pm Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with interment to follow at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Family will receive...
Emma E. Gray
Feb 10, 2013
Emma E. Gray – age 82 of Knoxville, born June 2, 1930 went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 10, 2013. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton. Preceded in death by parents, Tom and Maggie Warren Bright; sisters, Irona Boruff, Christine Bright, Louise O’Barr and Mabel Harrington; Brothers, Thomas, Virgil, Charlie Bright and Floyd...
Terry Dewayne Clabough
Feb 9, 2013
Dewayne Clabough, age 39, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 9, 2013. He was of the Baptist faith and owner of Dewayne’s Tree Service. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was preceded in death by grandparetns Sterling and Inez Tate and his Uncle Gene. Loving family left behind...
Robert Paul Dyer
Feb 5, 2013
Robert Paul Dyer, age 66, of Greenback, left this world of pain and suffering February 5, 2013 and is now at peace. He was a Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam era. He loved being outdoors, fishing, hunting, gardening, and even standing in the middle of a thunderstorm. His love of nature, his family, and his friends made him the...
Dennis Mark Hounschell
Feb 5, 2013
Dennis Mark Hounschell, age 53, of Knoxville, passed away February 5, 2013. He was a member of Portland Street Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by father and two brothers. Survivors include wife Tammy Hounschell, sons Timothy and Dennis, daughter Amanda, mother Gracie Thompson, six sisters, four brothers, and several grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11 AM Friday at...
Naomi Elizabeth Miller
Feb 4, 2013
Naomi Monroe Miller, age 83, of Knoxville passed away February 4, 2013. She was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church and had retired from K-Mart after 32 years of service. She was preceded in death by husbands William “Skinny” Miller and Bruce Monroe, parents Winnfred and Bertie Huskey, daughter Judy Monroe, son Ricky Monroe, sister Jeanette McDaniel, and brother Ernest...
Virgil E. Coppinger
Feb 4, 2013
Virgil E. (Ed) Coppinger, a servant of the Lord, went to be with his Heavenly Father at the age of 68, on Monday, February 4, 2013, at 1:10 pm. Ed was a member of New Beverly Baptist Church where he was a trustee, maintained church vehicles, and started the senior ministry for which he left his legacy as a true...
James Lloyd Rogers
Feb 4, 2013
James Lloyd Rogers, age 50, of Knoxville, passed away February 4, 2013. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. Preceded in death by wife, Brenda Sue Gass Rogers and parents, Lloyd and Mary Rogers. Survivors: sons and daughters, Maxwell and Tabitha Rogers and Alex and Stephanie Rogers. Grandchildren: Devin, Brooklyn, Caroline, Hannah and Aiden Rogers. Sister,...
Mary Helen Rodgers
Feb 2, 2013
Mary Helen Rodgers - born September 6, 1942, passed away peacefully February 2, 2013 and went home to be with her Heavenly Father. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and soon to be great grandmother. Everyone who knew her claimed she was a kind hearted and loving...
Dewey Ronald Mcfalls
Feb 1, 2013
Dewey “Ronald” McFalls, age 76, of Knoxville, peacefully departed this life on February 1, 2013. He was a member of Olivet Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by parents, Robert and Lula Mae, brothers, Perman, Clell and Junior, sisters, Eula, Louise, Bertha and Kate. Survived by loving wife of 54 years,...
Robert F. Bevers
Jan 30, 2013
Robert F. Bevers, Jr. age 43 of Strawplains passed away January 30, 2013. He was a loving Husband & father. Preceded in death by Mother; Jeannie Bevers, step father; Michael Stacy. Survivors; wife of 24 years; Darlene Bevers, son Justin Bevers, daughter; Amanda Bevers, brothers; Chris & Kenny Bevers, Michael Stacy, sisters; Linda Bevers, Angela Stacy, several nieces & nephews....
G. Farrel Smith
Jan 29, 2013
G. Farrel Smith, age 78 of Knoxville, TN passed away January 29, 2013 surrounded by family and friends. Born in London, KY May 27, 1934. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Graduated from Indiana Institute of Technology with a degree in Electrical Engineering and Math. Retired from Philips-Magnavox and owner...
Mary Belle Smart
Jan 28, 2013
Mary Belle (Davis) Smart, went to her heavenly home on January 28, 2013, at her home in Powell. Mary was born to Nora Bell Montgomery on March 16, 1925, in Cumberland County, Tennessee. She was pre-deceased by her mother as well as Carl Smart, her husband of over 50 years; her beloved daughter Darlene Vick; son-in-law, John Vick and daughter-in-law,...
Edith Majority
Jan 27, 2013
Edith Majority, age 86 of Knoxville, departed her life peacefully on January 27, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family at her bedside. Born April 6, 1926 at Typo, Kentucky to the late A. P. and Effie Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Majority; son, Paul Gene Majority and grandson, David Allen Majority; 4 sisters...
Paul Buckner
Jan 26, 2013
Paul Buckner, age 72, of Halls past away Saturday, January 26, 2013. Paul was a member and deacon of Grace Baptist Church in Halls Crossroads. He enjoyed farming and hunting. Paul was preceded in death by his father and mother, Hodge and Nell Buckner. He leaves his wife, Argel, of 50 years; one son, Randal: one grandson, Austin; two brothers...
Hazel Marie Merritt
Jan 25, 2013
Hazel Marie Merritt, age 84, of Knoxville, Tn. passed away January 25, 2013 at her home. She was retired from the Lazy Boy Co. of Monroe, Michigan. Preceded in death by husband, Verlin “Bud” Merritt. Parents, Everette and Icy Osborne and nine brothers and sisters. Survivors: children, Donald Merritt, Teresa Snavely, Virginia Umin, Glen Merritt and Marie Hill. 13 grandchildren....
